Maria Elvira Salazar, Republican candidate for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, is leading by nine points in the race for Congress, according to a recent poll conducted by the well-known, Virginia-based firm McLaughlin & Associates. [Read more…] about Latest Poll Shows Maria Elvira Salazar Leads in the Race for Florida’s 27th Congressional District
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Amendment 6/Marsy’s Law Receives Support from Florida Congressional Members
Marsy’s Law for Florida today announced the endorsement of Amendment 6 by Florida Congressional members from both political parties. Endorsing the proposed constitutional amendment which would create a new, specific set of crime victims’ rights in the state constitution are: [Read more…] about Amendment 6/Marsy’s Law Receives Support from Florida Congressional Members
Two creams, two sugars – and two famous folks
Customers at the Red Eye Coffee shop in Tallahassee were greeted this morning by former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. [Read more…] about Two creams, two sugars – and two famous folks
Former VP Biden stumps for Nelson, Dems
New independent polls show tight Senate race tilting toward Nelson
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson took a swipe at his GOP opponent for lacking integrity, as he was campaigning across the state Monday with former Vice President Joe Biden. [Read more…] about Former VP Biden stumps for Nelson, Dems
Marsy’s Law for Florida Hosts Early Voting Rally in Broward County Featuring Former Miami Heat & Miami Dolphins Players
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Local celebrities encourage voters to support Amendment 6 at free event
WHAT: Marsy’s Law for Florida, the organization advocating for crime victims’ rights through Amendment 6, will host an early voting rally in Miramar today, October 22, from 4-7 p.m. in efforts to educate Floridians about the ways Amendment 6 strengthens constitutional protections for crime victims while energizing local voters to vote in the November election. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Hosts Early Voting Rally in Broward County Featuring Former Miami Heat & Miami Dolphins Players
Marsy’s Law for Florida Hosts Early Voting Rally in Broward County Featuring Former Miami Heat Star Players
MEDIA ADVISORY
Local celebrities encourage voters to support Amendment 6 at free event
WHAT: Marsy’s Law for Florida, the organization advocating for crime victims’ rights through Amendment 6, will host an early voting rally in Miramar on Monday, October 22 from 4-7 p.m. in efforts to educate Floridians about the ways Amendment 6 strengthens constitutional protections for crime victims while energizing local voters to vote in the November election. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Hosts Early Voting Rally in Broward County Featuring Former Miami Heat Star Players
Baxley Urges Support for DeSantis
In a letter outlining Andrew Gillum’s far-left liberal record and platform, Senator Dennis
Baxley urges conservatives to resist apathy and work hard to elect Ron DeSantis.
Senator Dennis Baxley released an open letter to Florida conservatives urging support for Ron DeSantis for Governor. Baxley makes the case that while Gillum’s far-left views would be welcome in California, they are not what Floridians want and there is still time to stop him. The text of his letter is below. [Read more…] about Baxley Urges Support for DeSantis
Nelson unveils new ad that aims at Scott’s bad enviro record
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s campaign unveiled a new ad today that’s sure to get voters jumping. [Read more…] about Nelson unveils new ad that aims at Scott’s bad enviro record
New Nelson ad takes aim at Scott’s divisive, rigid partisanship
“The Senate race comes down to one question: who has the independence to put Florida first?”
That’s what U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson says in a new television spot to begin airing tomorrow. The 30-second spot, titled “Closer,” showcases Nelson’s deep roots in the state. “Folks, I’m a fifth-generation Floridian. I’ve always put Florida first – and I always will,” Nelson says.
He also says in the ad that “when President Trump asks for something that’s good for him and bad for Florida, I know what I’ll do: I’ll say ‘no’. And we all know what Rick Scott will do – he’ll say ‘yes’.”
The message is scheduled to start airing in most Florida markets tomorrow, excluding the parts of the Panhandle hardest hit by Hurricane Michael.
Here’s a link to watch “Closer” followed by the script:
“CLOSER”
The Senate race comes down to one question, who has the independence to put Florida first.
When President Trump asks for something that’s good for him and bad for Florida, I know what I’ll do: I’ll say no.
And we all know what Rick Scott will do, he’ll say yes.
Folks, I’m a fifth-generation Floridian.
I’ve always put Florida first – and I always will. Nelson says.
Bill Nelson for U.S. Senate
Women Applaud Governor Scott’s Voting Executive Order
The Florida Federation of Republican Women today issued the Following statement:
“Today Governor Rick Scott has proven once again why he is the one of the most successful governors in Florida history. He has worked diligently for the rights and freedoms of all Floridians and does so once again with his Executive Order 18-283.
Governor Scott knows that the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Michael should not be allowed to impact the voting rights of our citizens in the Panhandle. The Florida Federation of Republican Women are organized in many of the counties hardest hit by the storm. Voting on November 6th has been a critical concern for our members and their families.
Thank you, Governor Scott, for your leadership and for always standing for free and fair elections in Florida.”
Dena DeCamp
President of the Florida Federation of Republican Women
Today, the Governor issued Executive Order 18-283 which gives Supervisors of Elections in Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Liberty, and Washington counties the authority to extend and enhance voting options based on needs and challenges they have identified, including:
- Locally-elected supervisors of elections in the impacted counties are now able to extend the amount of days of early voting, designate additional early voting locations and expedite the delivery and acceptance of vote-by-mail ballots. Each of these locally-elected supervisors of elections have reported significant obstacles created by Hurricane Michael preventing them from administering an election without these accommodations. These obstacles include, but are not limited to, damage to polling locations, extended telecommunications service disruptions, and large percentages of the counties’ population without power. Supervisors of Elections have not reported any damage to voting machines and all election-related equipment, including ballots, are secure.
- The locally-elected Supervisors of Elections in the eight affected counties will be able to determine if additional early voting sites and days are necessary. The early voting period in the affected counties can begin as early as Monday, October 22, 2018, and can extend through election day November 6, 2018.
- The Executive Order extends the registration date for poll watchers to noon on October 26, 2018.
- Executive Order 18-283 directs Secretary Detzner to coordinate with each supervisor of elections in Florida to ensure that Florida National Guard troops, first responders, law enforcement, volunteers, and utility power restoration workers engaged in the recovery efforts in the Panhandle and anyone who evacuated from the storm can cast a ballot.
- The restriction on vote-by-mail ballots being forwarded to a different address has been waived. This will help displaced voters to cast a ballot. The Executive Order also waives provisions so voters in the affected counties can more easily obtain vote-by-mail ballots.